Module 6 assignment. Influencing HP. POLICIES & POLITICS IN ASSOCIATIONS, INTEREST GROUPS, AND COMMUNITY

    Interest Groups 

    1. Select an interest group (AARP, AHIP, Coalition for Health Services Research, Emergency Nurses Association, Pharma)
    2. Discuss how they are pushing their agenda (i.e., mechanisms used to influence policy makers), key obstacles, and spending (consult the Center for Responsible Politics, www.opensecrets.org)
    3. Investigate the interest groups website and review their position statements, testimony, and consult media reports to obtain more information on the groups lobbying efforts.

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